WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Amtrak derailment: “Many of us awoke to terrible news this morning. We’re still awaiting more information about what happened near Philadelphia. But we know this tragedy will touch the lives... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to stop blocking a bipartisan discussion on a 21st century American trade agenda: “It was quite something to watch President Obama’s party vote to filibuster his top domestic legislative... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Democrats filibuster of a bipartisan trade bill: “What we just saw here is pretty shocking. “There are always limits to what can be accomplished when the American people choose divided... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senators to start debate on a 21st Century American trade agenda: “The Senate will have the opportunity this afternoon to open the legislative process for a broad, 21st Century American trade agenda.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding an active Senate: “I took a trip up to Boston this weekend to address the Kennedy Institute. It was a unique experience. “I was there — in a full-scale representation of the Senate... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today celebrating the career of Don Ritchie: “I’d like to bid a fond farewell to one of the smartest guys around here, Don Ritchie, who will be leaving us later this month. “He’s... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: “On the topic of aggressive campaigns in pursuit of expansion and intimidation, there are several other countries that come to mind around the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today emphasizing the importance of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “It’s good to see that the Senate will soon be passing another important piece of bipartisan legislation. “The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling for Senators to pass the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “The Senate is now nearing completion of the bipartisan Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. This is a bipartisan bill based on an important... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: “Once we do pass the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, the Senate will take up another measure designed to hold the Administration accountable: the... Continue Reading